Celtics Dominate Mavericks in 124-95 Victory
Boston Extends Winning Streak, Improves to 25-10 Record
The Boston Celtics continued their impressive run of form on Thursday, January 5, 2023, with a resounding 124-95 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at the TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics led from start to finish and extended their winning streak to five games, improving their overall record to 25-10 for the season.
Celtics Offense Fires on All Cylinders
Boston's offense was firing on all cylinders throughout the night, shooting an efficient 50.6% from the field and 39.3% from three-point range. Jason Tatum led the scoring with 37 points, while Jaylen Brown added 25 points and Al Horford contributed 17 points. The Celtics also shared the ball well, dishing out 27 assists as a team.
Mavericks Struggle to Find Rhythm
Meanwhile, the Mavericks struggled to find their rhythm offensively. They shot just 36.3% from the field and 20% from three-point range. Luka Dončić, the Mavericks' star player, was held to 23 points on 7-of-21 shooting. The Celtics' defense was particularly stingy in the fourth quarter, holding the Mavericks to only 14 points.
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